10th International Congress on Information and Communication Technology

Authors - Ayoung YANG, Atsushi ISHIBASHI, Ryota IMAI, Tsuyoshi MIYASHITA, Tadasuke FURUYA
Abstract - As interest in autonomous ship research grows and challenges from natural disasters increase, the accurate assessment of marine environments is becoming increasingly important. However, current marine environment assessments are primarily focused on evaluating marine resources and environmental conservation, with limited applicability to vessel navigation. This study proposes the creation of a 3D map that integrates both underwater and above-water data, specifically targeting key areas of vessel navigation. The above-water data were collected using LiDAR(Light Detection and Ranging), while the underwater data were mapped using multibeam sonar. This map offers a level of realism that is not achievable with traditional nautical charts, enhancing maritime safety and supporting the operation of autonomous ships through a new format of data.